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ORIGINAL LIMITED EDITION 

COMMEMORATING THE CELEBRATION OF 

THE TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTIETH 

ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY 

OF NEWARK 

1666-1 91 6 



CONTENTS 



PAGE 

INTRODUCTION 11 

REVERENCE TO THE FLAG - 13 

OUR SPIRIT OF LIBERTY 15 

AMERICANS AWAKE 19 

OLD GLORY 21 

THE PRINCIPLES OF AMERICANISM - - - 23 

RELIGION 28 

PROSPERITY, PREPAREDNESS AND PEACE - - 31 

POLITICS 35 

HOLD FAST 36 

PUBLIC WELFARE 37 

"LIBERALITY" 39 

"GOOD WILL" - - - 40 

OPPORTUNITY 43 

THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC - - 45 

"FAIR PLAY" 47 

"WEALTH" 49 

"SMOKE" 51 

"PASSIONS" 53 

"HOPE" 55 

THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THE BIBLE AND THE 

FLAG 57 

"OUR OWN" 61 

WAR 62 

THE VICTORY" 64 

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INTRODUCTION 

1AM more and more impressed with the need of 
"Business Good-will" in this Republic. When 
we consider that only one business enterprise out of 
ten meets success, admit that the man who enters upon 
an independent career has nerve, and the man who 
succeeds has both luck and ability. It is an element 
of patriotism to reverence the successful business men 
of America, and Our Nation must request and heed the 
advice and admonitions of men experienced in affairs. 
I do not confuse Producers with the hordes of money 
lenders and speculators, who consider it a business to 
prey upon business. The business men are the great 
Captains of Industry of America, the great Organizers 
and Common Carriers, the manufacturers, the farm- 
ers and Masters of Commercial activity. Let us 
extend to every such leader congratulations for business 
success, and never begrudge the reward for useful 
service. 



REVERENCE TO THE FLAG 

THE Flag of America stands for the Rights of men, 
to shelter the oppressed and to guarantee to 
every citizen Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit 
of Happiness. 

Other Flags may have a glorious past, but the 
Stars and Stripes stands for a glorious future. It is 
the bud of promise for generations of men, fighting for 
freedom, for a living wage, and for opportunity, to ad- 
vance the cause of humanity. When the Band plays 
"The Star Spangled Banner" stand with uncovered 
head, in reverence for the principles for which Our 
Flag stands, and whenever and wherever you come 
into the presence of the Flag, take off your hat, for our 
hopes of righting the wrongs of men are symbolized by 
our feelings as we Honor our National Emblem. 

Returning travelers meet the flag with tears of 
joy, as they see again their own land, and the Emblem 
that is the banner of the people, and not the Insignia of 
Emperor or King. We can not too often renew in 

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the hearts of the youth of America their reverence 
for the Flag. In Public buildings, in Public schools, 
in Churches, upon highways, and in the Home, at, 
all times, it is more than mere privilege, it is the 
Duty of every American, at every opportunity, to 
do Homage to "The Star Spangled Banner." 



OUR SPIRIT OF LIBERTY 

BEAUTIFUL, sublime, and expressing the most 
lofty conceptions of noble thought, the Spirit of 
Liberty has budded and flowered in America, in 
the grand principles of democracy that underlie the 
Constitution of our Republic, embracing freedom 
of the press and civic policy, freedom of speech and 
assembly, freedom of religion and conscience, and 
freedom of political life and individual conviction. 
These priceless jewels are now our heritage, and it is to 
defend, maintain, and preserve them that every true 
American will pledge his life, his fortune, and his sacred 
honor. 

Our Puritan ancestors landed upon the barren and 
rocky New England Coast, upon an inhospitable, cold, 
and hostile shore, enduring such hardships that half 
their number perished the first Winter, and can we 
look upon that sacrifice with calm thoughtlessnesses 
we see them taking the oath,that as soon as one hundred 
families were banded together, they would found a 

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college, where their children would learn of the greater 
things of life and would found a nation for future 
generations. 

During the Summer of 1776 the Continental 
Armies were driven by successive defeats from Long 
Island and New York across New Jersey, into Penn- 
sylvania, where Christmas Day found them poorly 
armed, half starved, insufficiently clothed and pro- 
visioned, and in desperate straits, but their spirit was 
unconquered. With tattered rags for clothing, with 
kerchiefs and cloths tied around the feet for shoes and 
stockings, and leaving trails of flowing blood, that 
gallant army marched through a terrible storm of hail 
and sleet back to the conflict. On that awful night, 
when none but hardy, determined men could even 
endure the storm, through driving snow and cutting 
wind, they crossed the Delaware River in small row- 
boats, and their watchword was "Liberty or Death." 
Frosted feet, hands and noses were ignored, patriots 
died from the terrible voluntary exposure of that 
fearful night, and their frozen corpses littered up the 
line of march, but victory crowned the toil of that 



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valiant army. At Trenton they captured the Hessian 
troops with the greatly needed supply of provisions 
and arms, and new hope was instilled in the hearts 
of the Continental Armies, at this most critical 
period of the American Revolutionary War. Thus were 
laid the foundations of our free, non-sectarian public 
school system, the marvel of the age, the melting pot 
for all nations, amalgamating every race and creed into 
the free, liberty-loving American citizen, and promising 
to every individual absolute personal freedom. Thus 
were laid the foundations of religious Liberty and the 
open Bible, of the American spirit of fair play and good- 
will to all men, and of the free press, free speech, and 
free civic policy of our Nation. 

But while the Puritans worshipped, their muskets 
were stacked, close at hand, loaded for warfare. The 
minute men of the Revolution, even while plowing the 
fields, were prepared to rush to arms, and General 
Washington prayed at Valley Forge, with his sword in 
his hand and, the saddle upon his charger. Today we 
cannot afford to let our coasts be undefended, nor risk 
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sacrifice of life and property of our ancestors. Be 
assured we are not free from danger of invasion, for 
there are criminal nations ready to levy blackmail, 
and to attack any defenseless land for plunder, pillage 
and slaughter. The navy of Great Britain has saved 
her from the cruel blast of war time and time again, 
and we must maintain such an adequate power at 
sea as to be able to destroy any invading army 
before it could reach our shores. "America First" 
must be our watchword, for eternal vigilance is the 
price of our Spirit of Liberty. 



AMERICANS AWAKE 

AMERICANS, awake! We are here, free bom 
in our native land. But liberty is not license, 
and preparation for defense is not war. Be 
prepared to defend righteousness and justice. We 
need every American in business to develop and build 
up our national resources. All controversies of Ameri- 
cans with Americans must cease, and we must stand 
together to win. "America First," brothers. Let us 
renew friendship with all our friends, and shake hands 
with all our foes, and swear anew allegiance to the flag 
of our country, to keep America for Americans. 

Emigrants, who come to America to found homes, 
should be welcomed, and every one should be required 
to declare his intention to become an American citizen. 
American labor justly demands recognition and fair 
play in every field of operation. May we never see 
laborers brought over by the boat load at per capita 
price to replace our workmen in factories and busi- 
ness developments. Wages paid American laborers are 

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not thrown away, for the money only returns from the 
manufacturers and producers to the consumers, and 
every one is benefited, and the country enjoys true 
prosperity. 



OLD GLORY 

THE success of a republican form of government 
depends upon the recognition and reward of 
every man who stands for the eternal principles 
of Human Brotherhood, and counts it his privilege and 
duty to work, always with the welfare of his fellow 
men in his heart, to fulfil the ideals of a Government of, 
by, and for the people. It is important for all students 
in the Public Schools to learn a little practical law and 
politics, so as to have some idea how the Nation, State 
and City are run, and why we continually struggle 
against evil in high places, against political privilege, 
graft, taxation and tariff problems, and dangerous de- 
cisions by judges and those in authority. During the 
period of character formation for our children, it is the 
prerogative of our Public Schools to develope broad- 
minded, progressive, democratic views of social prob- 
lems, and to destroy all elements of bigotry, hatred, 
vice and greed. This is the training for citizenship, 
so essential for every child and in future years the 

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beneficial results will appear in the clear understanding 
and solution of many of the present-day problems, 
which we cannot meet and cannot remedy because of 
the narrow-mindedness, prejudice, racial affiliations 
and clannish proclivities of so many citizens who have 
as yet only sipped the cup of the deep altruistic princi- 
ples of true American ideals. But, thanks to the teach- 
ings of our Public Schools, the future will prove that 
somewhere upon the grand foundations of patriotism 
and national welfare every youth and maiden, having 
learned the lessons of life and the principles of right 
living, will rear his or her temple to the flag of righteous- 
ness, of purity and of freedom, Old Glory, the flag of 
the United States of America. 



THE PRINCIPLES OF AMERICANISM 

NO REPUBLIC can survive the storms of in- 
difference, greed and pride, except there be 
rooted in the hearts of the common people an 
intense patriotism to constantly renew the spirit of 
democracy. It is the privilege and duty of every 
American citizen, whenever and wherever the need 
arises, to stand firm and more firmly for the Constitu- 
tion and the Flag. Our Constitution guarantees to 
every citizen life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, 
and freedom of religion, society and industry. All men 
are born free and equal. This is a country of oppor- 
tunity. It is the only land where the lowest man can 
rise to the highest position. There is no class distinc- 
tion. These ideals are distinctly American and must 
be carefully guarded and preserved. Eternal vigilance 
is the price of liberty. 

Without question the Bible is recognized as the 
basis of the best modern morality. If there be truth 
in The Book, as without exception every one through- 

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out the civilized world believes, it should be read in 
our public schools, where the ideals of future genera- 
tions are moulded. Our watchword is the protection 
and extension of the Little Red Schoolhouse System, 
and without prejudice or bigotry to instill in the mind 
of every American youth the principles of Americanism. 
The public school is truly the cornerstone of the Re- 
public, and we must make the course of education so 
complete that no American child can afford to miss 
the great public opportunity. 

Freedom of society, and of the individual, neces- 
sitates the recognition of the equality of every citizen 
before the law of the land. When the so-called honor 
system for examinations was introduced, no one be- 
lieved it could succeed. But the success was instan- 
taneous and absolute. There is honor among Ameri- 
cans. We do not need policemen, criminal courts, 
judges, jailors and executioners to coerce men, but we 
do need a patriot's education for every citizen. Give 
every man liberty, equality and fraternity, and none 
except degenerates will be criminals. Carefully edu- 
cate, train and organize the citizenry, and there will 



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be no degenerates. The greatest study of mankind is 
man. The nation would be better off without intrigu- 
ing lawyers and politicians, and in their place and stead 
have justice and statesmen. In society we recognize 
the necessity of leaders. Industrial systems must be 
devised and organizations developed, for organization 
is the machinery of industry. 

Where there is freedom of industry, regulation is 
automatic. We have no sympathy for the man who 
pushes himself forward by pushing others backward. 
There is, however, too much antagonism toward in- 
dustrial system. It is not fair to put a great leader on 
trial because he achieves success. The Government 
suits against directors of corporations should be frowned 
upon, unless the parties accused are positively guilty of 
intentional crime. If there is no intentional crime, 
injured parties should be held to their common-law 
remedy. Today there are too many actions that 
savor more of blackmail than justice, and these suits 
are a public nuisance. The great insurance companies, 
the public service corporations and the railroads have 
been and are the backbone and sinews of our progress. 



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Give honor where honor is due. Judge every enter- 
prise by this standard. Grant favor to every man, 
institution and corporation which develops and adds 
to the wealth of the country. Wealth is a measure of 
reward for service, and the standard of the value of a 
man is the service he renders to others. 

Lastly, loyal American citizens are interested in 
every question of national, industrial or political im- 
portance. Americanism is truly a matter of the spirit 
and of the soul. The lesson is not easily learned by men 
stunted by the brutality of European tyranny. We 
must strive for unity and similarity of ideals, customs 
and beliefs, and not encourage immigration to the ex- 
tent where we cannot mould the spirit and soul of the 
immigrant to American ideals. The American work- 
ingman is the highest and best type of manhood in the 
world, but even he may well study the means of social 
welfare. Is not the pen, after all, mightier than the 
sword? Are not the forces of construction and develop- 
ment better than those of destruction and ruin? What- 
soever things are true, whatsoever things are of good 
report, think on these things. Stand steadfast, with 



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the courage of conviction, the champions of liberty, 
equality and fraternity, to protect and fight for every 
true ideal of Americanism. 



RELIGION 

THE office of Religion is to control and regulate 
all peoples and Nations by the Gospel of Good 
Will of every man toward all his fellowmen. 
A great society can arise only through the combination 
of great constituents into a homogeneous body, where 
the individuality of each is curtailed as they are as- 
signed to the work best adapted to the individual taste 
and tendency. About four hundred months of active 
service constitute the span of lifetime, and no in- 
dividual, no combination of events, and no facts of 
history can mould the future, but for a few short years, 
each is left a free agent to choose a life of service, and 
to create a symmetrical and beautiful character. 
Avoid the fatal and prevailing indifference toward 
religious expression, which in the broadest sense de- 
clares every form equally acceptable, salutary and 
worthy, yet recognizes and follows no discipline or 
authority. Rather encourage the spirit of active 
co-operative service, with distinctive belief, combined 

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with charity toward all, for there can be no real an- 
tagonism between any principles of religion with any 
government, authority or creed. Neither can the 
natural be antagonistic to the supernatural, for all the 
great virtues of truth, honor, courage, loyalty, liberty, 
patriotism, obedience, industry and faith are the na- 
tural elements of true religion. Therefore no revelation 
of science or invention, and no course of education or 
research can result otherwise than in the ascertainment 
of truth, which is the foundation upon which we must 
rear our temple of service. 

America has demonstrated that religion can thrive 
without State influence in an atmosphere of personal 
freedom of the individual, where the members of all 
denominations must frequently associate together and 
intimately understand each other. Formerly each 
nation used the religious instincts of its people to con- 
solidate its State unity, founding the Greek Church, 
the German Lutheran Church, the Reformed Church of 
Holland, and the Episcopal Church of England, but in 
our land of liberty, the melting pot of nations has also 
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ences must be reconciled and true universal good-will 
toward all men reign as the supreme element of all 
religion, in the hearts of the people. Therefore all 
controversies, hatreds, criticisms, bigotry, and an- 
tagonisms must cease, and in place of these cultivate 
truth, sympathy, charity and liberality, until the old 
things of earth pass away, and better and brighter 
days dawn upon the world's civilization. 



PROSPERITY, PREPAREDNESS AND PEACE 

THOSE who say war is impossible do not give 
due consideration to the facts, for history has 
never yet chronicled a nation that has not 
sooner or later become involved in some life-and-death 
struggle for existence or for the maintenance of prin- 
ciples of Justice and Righteousness. Whenever and 
wherever populations are congested, and organized sys- 
tems of industry involved in difficulties or exposed to 
destructive competition, the temper of the affected 
populace becomes so strained and unreasonable that 
any minor event, backed by popular prejudice, will 
precipitate warfare. America must be for Americans, 
and all the great private developments of our national 
resources must be mobilized under Government direc- 
tion, with the constant design of improving the welfare 
of the working people. Invested capital must recog- 
nize that all laborers are entitled to living wages, and 
that people who are not robbed do not revolt or foment 
strikes or arm for self-defense. The recognition of 

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organized labor is not frightful to contemplate, for the 
American workingman is also the ultimate consumer. 
Likewise, Government regulation of prices and rates of 
transportation may not be destructive of justice, for 
the rights of all must be respected. As it is a sign of 
moral and religious deterioration when all the speaking, 
thinking, preaching and praying is done by hired ser- 
vants, so it is a sign of national weakness when foreign 
imported labor tills the soil, builds canals and roads, 
and supplies toilers for the mills and factories. That 
nation has the greatest sources of strength where all 
citizens are self-supporting, active, progressive members 
under organized leadership. 

No part of the proposed propaganda for prepared- 
ness is more important than the transportation and 
commercial service. The principles of protective tariff 
have built up our manufacturing independence, and 
the subsidizing of trade vessels is only a form of benefi- 
cial protective tariff applied to the merchant marine. 
History shows that the best navies of the world have 
always been built up through channels of commercial 
activity, and this branch of the development can be 



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made a veritable gold mine in every market of the world. 
Let our Ambassadors renew and improve commercial 
treaties, and make way for the Vice-Consuls, sales repre- 
sentatives and trained export agents. Trade follows 
the business credit, the accommodating banking facili- 
ties and the subsidized fleet, and tangible business credit 
is already a reality in every nation, for the old things 
have passed away, and new nations are assuming the 
role of leadership and expansion. Every American 
these days should economize in living expenses, culti- 
vate industry, and increase business competency, so as 
to take advantage, as far as possible, of every oppor- 
tunity at hand, for our Nation is now the recognized 
champion of Democracy as against Autocracy and 
Militarism, to uphold law and order against conscience- 
less Ambition. 

No foreign army could land upon our shores unless 
our navy was first destroyed, and if the destruction of 
the navy were accomplished, it is doubtful whether tens 
of millions of armed soldiery could prevent foreign in- 
vasion. In any event, the greatest devastation would 
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could conquer the interior States, nor hold any State 
in subjection, as has been proved by the defeat or cap- 
ture of every army that has ever been transported to 
our shores. We must at once effectively bring about 
complete efficiency in our navy, which could best be 
accomplished under the direction of an expert naval 
defense commission to be continued as a non-political 
council, with its own budget system and staff organiza- 
tion. As a peace-loving nation we deplore war, but at 
the same time we must recognize the possibility of war 
and be prepared. We must have such a quality of 
peace as will keep open every highway of opportunity 
to develop our National resources and industries. Our 
hopes of righting the wrongs of men are symbolized 
by the feelings of reverence that stir the breast as 
we honor the Star-Spangled Banner, and ever we must 
realize that the principles for which our flag stands 
must be animated by power to enforce right and to 
defend against wrong, until every nation shall be free 
from the curse and burden of militarism and become 
devoted solely to the arts of peace. 



POLITICS 

MAY we never permit covetousness, greed, 
and envy, to destroy our respect for men 
who have rendered service, and who are 
truly entitled to reap the rewards for their labor. It 
is high time the American nation, as a united people, 
give their undivided attention to the study of 
the economic forces of construction and development 
of manufacturing all commercial commodities, to con- 
serve the energies of each individual citizen and bring 
him to the highest degree of efficiency possible. If we 
are to discover any practical solution of our social, 
and economic problems, we must first scatter and find 
employment for the hordes of capable men who to-day 
reap an easy living because of the dependence of our 
industrial and commercial enterprise upon the peculiar 
vicissitudes of political activity, where reason and 
judgment are dethroned, and where gold is the oil 
which heals the deepest wounds, and keeps in motion 
the rusty ponderous machinery of civic government 
of the people and by the people and for the people. 

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HOLD FAST 

FAR into the depths of truth our learned leaders 
have delved and what was formerly mystery now 
is knowledge. Still never let us surrender our 
ideals and convictions, lest the understanding of truth 
pass from us. The echoes of the past are not vain 
fancies, for where is the dust that has not been alive. 
As the blasting fiery meteor, sunk in the earth, is but 
a stone, so wise men are known for dullness, and the 
fool for his wit. Innocence and ignorance are poor 
choosers. Rather know the truth and the truth will 
make you free* 

Society can never organize and act as a corporate 
body except under the leadership of men of exceptional 
ability, whose influence moreover may be quickly 
shattered by unjust criticisms and mean underhanded 
attacks. Let us determine to reap the benefit of the 
service of our great men, as the new slogan reads: 
"Sell your hammer and buy a horn." 



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PUBLIC WELFARE 

WE BELIEVE in Business. Good Business — 
Profitable Business — Systematic Business. 
Let us have confidence in the projects of 
Business Men who know their Business as against the 
expression of opinion by persons who are ignorant of 
whys or wherefores, but who speak generally for the 
purpose of attracting attention to themselves or to 
some impractical hobby. Too much Law is more 
dangerous than not enough Law, for lawyers, politicians 
and unscrupulous business men use laws to gain unfair 
advantages. As to the principles of law generally, 
every righteous judge is influenced by the law of Com- 
mon Sense as to what is right and what is wrong, and 
the Law of greatest benefit to the greatest number. 
The danger of Democracy is that Statutory Law may 
so far stunt and destroy enterprise as to make any kind 
of leadership so dangerous, that the greatest inventors 
and organizers can never receive meritorious advance- 
ment and recognition. In business as in war we must 

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have leaders and support them, and give them fair 
opportunity to develope their plans and reap the re- 
wards of their labor. 



"LIBERALITY" 

CONSIDER equal rights, equal privileges, and 
equal duties for all and take to heart the old 
adage "Judge not that ye be not judged." Re- 
spect the views of others for if America means oppor- 
tunity and recognition of ability in the sharp compe- 
tition of the business world, how important it is that every 
citizen who is willing to work should have a square deal. 
There are three steps in the advancement of civili- 
zation, the acquisition and accumulation of wealth and 
property rights by force; the acquisition and accumula- 
tion of wealth and property rights by cunning, and the 
acquisition and accumulation of wealth and property 
rights by honesty, by ability, and by beneficial service 
to others. Let us show respect to youth as well as to 
age, to service as well as to ability, and to virtue as well 
as to achievement. Unite every race and creed into one 
homogeneous, self reliant, magnanimous community 
and altruistically live together, in peace and prosperity 
each respecting the views and opinions of all. 

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"GOOD-WILL" 

RIGHT living is a complicated but interesting 
business, and Good-will, consisting of charity 
for all and malice toward none, as Lincoln puts 
it, is the essential factor of friendly and beneficial rela- 
tionship. Good-will has at its foundation the recogni- 
tion of the fact that we are not alone in the great human 
system, but we must regard our fellow-men with benevo- 
lent justice and sincere impartiality. Boost, don't 
knock; encourage, don't scold; build, don't destroy; 
give yourself and don't spend all your life in taking 
from others. The man who speaks his mind opens the 
door to criticism, but better to meet controversy than 
to stunt the intellect. Recognize every great American 
industrial development and business enterprise as only 
another cornerstone upon which to build our National 
prosperity and work to increase public good- will toward 
business and business good-will toward labor. We 
need publicity to-day along Political and social lines 
and our business men need greater business protection, 

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consideration, respect, and good-will, so that industry 
may flourish and increase, and not be handicapped by 
thousands of petty and useless annoyances. The word 
of a business man of America should be considered as 
true until it is proven false, and business should not be 
hampered by series upon series of long reports and in- 
vestigations which are destructive both in their incep- 
tion, conception deception, exception, and final ineffec- 
tive results. Even when success is attained, the 
country suffers because of the destruction of some 
beneficial line of occupation and in addition pays a 
long bill of useless expenditures. It is pleasant and 
wholesome to be influenced by men who have a feeling 
of the dignity and value of occupation and industry 
and who extend to every working fellowman a smiliar 
conception of his worth and importance. The philoso- 
phy of the American is that we must hurry at times, 
that we may not be unprepared at some critical moment 
later, but the ultimate object is always to save time, 
to eliminate, to systematize, to accomplish, and to in- 
crease self reliance, will-power and the results of labor. 
It is right then to stand for the advancement and pro- 



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gress of every business interest in America. Extend 
everywhere to all men the spirit of good-will, fair play, 
and assistance whenever and wherever possible, and 
the bread cast upon the waters will return again to 
you after many days. 



OPPORTUNITY 

WORKMEN in every trade have less cares than 
the employers. The Plant owners must take 
their pay in credit and yet pay all employees 
in cash The employers must erect new buildings and 
plan the productions for a vast immediate profit, 
where the value of permanent investment is doubtful. 
Among Nations we hope for the day when wars will 
be no more. Between Capital and Labor we hope for 
the day when strikes will not be called. Ways of 
Peace leave no ill will, no suffering, no destruction, 
and American workmen, these days as never before, 
should study labor conditions, study problems of 
employers, and work for the welfare of America. 
Patriotism demands that every citizen be industrious, 
thrifty, and peaceable Every industrial clash, no 
matter how small, is a national loss and re-acts upon 
every individual citizen. Every ounce of strength and 
profit, added to individual efficiency and capital, 
is also added to the sum total of our National resources. 



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Labor revolts, because of the individual losses and 
destruction they involve should be avoided. There 
are better, more modern and more efficient methods. 
The wheels of time grind slowly but they grind, exceed- 
ing small, and constant persistent effort wins popular 
good-will and assures the final result in the most 
beneficial form. Great objects can not be permanently 
accomplished in a day, but with patience and per- 
severance the progress of Justice will move forward 
and keep in step with the advancement of all indus- 
trial interests of America. 



THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE REPUBLIC 

IN THESE strenuous times when we are rushing 
forward with rapid changes, it is our bounden duty 
to consider the foundations of our Republic relative 
to the institutions we are building thereon. As every 
citizen appreciates and participates in the government, 
class distinctions are further removed and the political 
life becomes more of the people, by the people, and 
for the people, and both capital and labor better under- 
stand the needs of our national and social progress and 
more of the action and reactions of Industrial competi- 
tion and Co-operation. Discontent of the citizenry 
means lack of sympathy with Government objectives, 
but in a new land such as ours, there should be no 
difficulty in maintaining a high standard of living, 
keeping the complexities of life as simple as may be, 
without lowering standards of morality. As society 
continually draws new recruits from the lower classes, 
it has been our policy always to allow men absolute 
freedom to do and be whatever they please, it being 

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fundamental, however, that no man shall so use his 
own property as to injure others, but the rights of every 
individual shall be recognized and respected. What 
best fulfils the needs of our Social nature, our physical 
nature, our mental nature, our moral nature, and our 
religious nature must everywhere and at all times be 
equally balanced so that there may be no disastrous 
reaction from unsymetrical advancement. The modern 
reform seems dangerous to many conservative people 
but without change there can be no progress, and these 
men are all working unselfishly for the uplifting of 
our Republican Institutions, now so securely rooted in 
the hearts of the people. 



"FAIR PLAY" 

NOTHING so draws down the blessings of Heaven 
upon mankind as the Spirit of Fair Play in- 
ducing contentment and peace, order and 
safety for the commonwealth. Even for the most 
worthy purpose, to destroy the vilest evils, unrighteous 
weapons of attack or defense should never be used, 
but let the victory come through righteousness and 
good- will. Justice never exaggerates a fault, Charity 
overlooks defects and the best friends of civilization 
are those who increase peace and prosperity. There 
are some accusations against which no man can exempt 
or defend himself, and the only defense is to ignore the 
accusation and live it down. But Fair Play demands the 
recognition of industry, justice, and charity, and 
that judgment should never be passed adversely upon 
the motives and intentions of Public spirited men with- 
out proof of facts. Give credit to the self-made man 
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ward service with approval rather than with criticism. 
It is a glorious work for a man, starting with a small 
beginning, to establish his business and spread his in- 
fluence far and wide in useful service to his fellowmen. 
Fair Play demands great liberality and instead of envy 
and strife, let us give assistance to every effort and add 
congratulations to every successful venture. 



"WEALTH" 

VAST wealth is evidence of greatness, just as 
great learning is an element of culture. Many 
persons, who cannot be wealthy, avenge 
themselves by proclaiming that fortunes are acquired 
by dishonesty and graft. Others who cannot acquire 
education claim that learning stifles service to our 
fellowmen. The true benefactor of the race whether 
rich or poor is the man who makes two ships sail where 
only one sailed before or who increases thrift, personal 
efficiency and production. What a delightful world 
this would be if every person applied the golden rule 
and lived and toiled only to increase the sum total of 
the happiness of all. It is self-sacrifice and not love 
of glory that reveals the nobility of the human soul. 
Our deeds build the foundation of our lives and we 
must not only all move, but all move forward and all 
move together. Strive to eradicate ignorance, dis- 
ease, and persecution from the race and in their stead 
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of life, Liberty of Thought. The chain is no stronger 
than the weakest link and the van guard of the army 
cannot move forward until the rear guard catches up. 
So we must have moderation in all things, even in 
progress, so as to avoid any violent reaction. The 
army of culture and race welfare must constantly en- 
trench and conserve every gain. Each stranger within 
our gates must be cared for that none may suffer 
for the lack of brotherly kindness, thus accomplishing 
the greatest good for the greatest number. 



"SMOKE" 

NOW lock the door, take the most comfortable 
chair, light up and dream. Free from all mor- 
tal restraint, we wander through grassy glades 
of pleasure, and accomplish innumerable deeds of favor 
without effort, without fatigue, without fear of dis- 
appointment, without chance of failure. Forgetful of 
the cares of the world we glide beyond the limitations 
of time, and follow as fancy leads. 

Ambition is but the expression of that Spirit of 
hopefulness with which nature has endowed us all. It 
is the spirit that says: "I can and I will." In active 
life it's presence cheers us and urges us on to greater 
efforts. But during this hour of repose it carries us 
away to ideas and results hitherto never even dreamed 
of, and brings renewed hope, and a pleasant anticipa- 
tion of some approaching good fortune. The spirit 
within us is stirred and calls for such investigation and 
action as will mould out the man. These ideas are 
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poses, the mind discovers the expression of its deepest 
purpose. In just such dreamy moods, men have found 
most sage ideas, poets have written the sublimest 
thoughts, and writers caught the theme of history. 
Rub your eyes as the spell breaks and the last smoke 
is blown, for in truth the pleasant hour was not en- 
tirely wasted. 



"PASSIONS" 

MAKE your life profitable. Have we any right 
to exist in this world as ciphers, without in- 
creasing the wisdom of the heart, the learning 
of the mind, and the usefulness of our being. Con- 
stantly build up the great sources of power, both mental 
and physical, so as to be better able to perform deeds 
of service to others and to resist and overcome all evil 
propensities. 

It is the province of wisdom to control our pas- 
sions, regulating them by moderation in every pleasure, 
in every sorrow, and in every struggle of life. Yet 
avoid the other extreme, for we can not admire the 
cold, hard unsympathetic, cruel type of business man, 
but rather it is necessary that power be tempered with 
mercy and service with Charity toward all. Men 
are frail creatures, and the most powerful man 
with the loudest voice will often fall just when 
a little more patience and perseverence would have 
won the fight. 

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It is the spirit and mental poise that after all wins 
the battle and mental poise arises from deeper thought 
and more scientific control of every passion. 



••HOPE" 

HOPE is one of the great virtues, and must not 
be confused with overconfidence, rashness, 
ambition, pleasure or joy. It partakes of 
cheerfulness, trust, faith, and confidence and links the 
past and present to the future, to furnish proof that in 
spite of human frailty and the power of evil, all things 
are working together for the uplifting and betterment 
of the race. Happy are they who can combine Charity 
and Humility with Hope, for such persons will never 
have cause to say "All is vanity and vexation of Spirit." 
There are dark periods of despondency and gloom in 
every life, but that only furnishes most convincing 
proof that we should habitually cultivate every pure, 
generous, and amiable characteristic of our being. 
Hope brings serenity, happiness and benevolence, and 
binds together the golden links of the chain of human 
events. 

The warning to every young man is not to 
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before you walk on it and never enter a hole where you 
cannot clearly see your way out. "Safety First," is the 
safest rule to make certain that hopes will be realized. 



THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS, THE BIBLE AND THE 
FLAG 

OTHER nations have been rent time and again 
by race prejudice, religious intolerance and 
political uprisings. The future of the United 
States of America depends on the avoidance of each 
of these dangers. The three great safeguards are The 
Public Schools, The Bible and The Flag. 

The Public Schools have the function of uniting 
peoples of every race into one Democratic nation. 
This is a big proposition and not the work of a day but 
of generations. The Public Schools should be guarded 
from every objectionable influence. That means every 
influence that any class of citizens can object to, and 
every child should be compelled to attend the Public 
Schools. There is great need to make the Schools 
more practical, and teach every child some trade by 
which it may be possible to gain a living. Self-support- 
ing ability for every citizen is the greatest asset of a 
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all races and peoples. A prominent Jewish leader de- 
clared that the Jews sent their children to the Public 
Schools to make them better Americans and any Re- 
ligious training desired by the parents was given in 
classes held evenings or out of school hours. That is 
the proper spirit and no race values more highly the 
principles of the American Constitution than the Jewish 
people. The Public Schools should also teach Patriot- 
ism and the rudiments of Government and the princi- 
ples of the Constitution. It is a great work and our 
Public Schools promise a United America. 

The Open Bible is more important than the ma- 
jority of citizens are willing to admit. There is nothing 
in this book opposed to Republicanism. Suppression of 
opinion, whether political, religious or otherwise, is not 
only contrary to the National Constitution but is 
positively dangerous. People are not fools, and if the 
facts are brought to their attention, they will im- 
mediately recognize the truth and banish falsehood. 
But if the facts are hidden or suppressed, feelings of 
bigotry and prejudice will appear, and truth will be 
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need not fear to trust to popular intuition ; know the 
truth and the truth will make you free. Sectarianism 
is and always has been one of the bitterest and most 
successful enemies of Democracy. Can America avoid 
this pitfall? The Open Bible is the only Hope, and 
never in the history of the World has the Bible been 
such an open Book as it is to-day. It seems possible 
with free Public Schools and an Open Bible that re- 
ligious leaders may discover and sometime agree that 
all aim to attain the same goal, and there is no true 
reason for sectarian antagonism 

Not the least important of the great safeguards 
is the National Emblem. The flag of our country 
must wave over a united people. "America First" 
must be the watchword of every American. Honor 
to the flag is due from every citizen on every possible 
occasion. The Stars and Stripes stand for liberty 
of action, thought, and conscience, for a living wage 
and opportunity to every man, and for fraternity and 
brotherhood of every man to every fellowman. When 
the band plays the national hymn, be the first to rise. 
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guard the strength of the nation with purity and right- 
eousness, ready to defend our own liberty, and generous 
to demand freedom of the person and of the mind for 
every individual, of every race, of every people. Our 
Flag is the emblem of personal liberty, and as we rever- 
ence the principles of freedom, and as we do good to 
our fellowmen, we honor the flag of our country. 



"OUR OWN" 

IT IS the duty of Americans to support and assist 
every enterprise of America. The variety, beauty 
and good workmanship of our productions are not 
fully appreciated by our Citizenry. It means some- 
thing to spend years in the Public Schools and Colleges 
and people everywhere must look to Men of American 
principles for the highest ideals and for the biggest and 
most valuable service. Don't discount American 
tradesmen for they are the best, and will give honest 
work. Don't discount American employers for they 
need honest employees and are entitled to have every 
employee take an interest in the business, and con- 
sider the welfare of his employer as his own. Let the 
dead past bury its dead and for the future look to The 
United States to lead the world. Put forward our best. 
Trust your future to Americans and you will make 
no mistake. 



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WAR 

THROUGH mysterious ways, like the rushing of 
mighty waters, the eternal principles of human 
brotherhood flow through the channels of the 
concourses of men as we struggle against evil in high 
places, against graft, extortion and excessive taxation, 
and against dangerous decisions by those in authority. 
When the great war of nations is over we can rest 
assured that the re-action will come in the form of 
powerful combinations of those powers now striving 
to destroy each other. Can we realize that the prin- 
ciples of Socialism are actually being tested by the great- 
est nations of the world when governments confiscate, 
control and regulate every supply and demand of the 
people? 

There are recognized rulers to-day in authority in 
these lands, dictators if you please, but what will 
happen when these rulers are gone and the sovereign 
people find they are a government with all the national 
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will the act of saving the tottering States resolve 
itself? Surely it will be a government of the brother- 
hood of man. 



"THE VICTORY" 

A CERTAIN young man invested his all in 
business and the storms came, and he toiled 
and worried day and night. His powerful 
competitor stepped into the home to crush his puny 
opponent. Glancing about the room, he placed his 
hand upon the man's shoulder, and said: "I will assist 
you through this Winter's hardship, and Spring wil 
bring you success." A sickly wife smiled, and the face 
of a helpless infant brightened, as clouds of darkness 
and dread were riven by the sunshine of hope. The 
most bitter foe, overpowered by kindness, becomes 
the staunchest ally. To gain the "Goodwill" of your 
adversary, that is THE GREATEST VICTORY. 



"FINIS" 



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